New Brighton beach restoration

9 October 2025

New Brighton beach restoration

9 October 2025

Digger working on New Brighton Beach heaping sand to expand the dune further onto the beach to manage the coastline erosion.

Contributors note: "New Brighton Pier with a digger working on sand dune restoration. 09/10/25"

Creator: Lucie Lewington

Contributor: Lucie Lewington

Source: Entry in the 2025 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt.

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